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Most Americans unaware of PPACA deadline

More than half of Americans still dont know that the deadline to sign up for health insurance under PPACA is March 31. And most think the administration will push the deadline back to a later date.

By Kathryn Mayer | Updated on January 27, 2014

Yet another survey is out underscoring the ongoing confusion many are experiencing over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act while stressing the challenges the administration has in getting Americans signed up for coverage under the law.

More than half of Americans (55 percent) still don’t know that the deadline to sign up for health insurance under PPACA is March 31, according to a Bankrate.com report released Monday. Confusion over the deadline was highest among the 18-to-29 age group, those who make less than $30,000 annually, and those without college degrees.

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